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There are a few key items that I like to keep around my house, and that I suggest you do as well. These include: coconut oil, olive oil, baking soda, and honey (raw). There are so many uses for these items, and it helps to have them handy when treating certain ailments…rather than having to run to the store to buy special or expensive products for each situation. Here’s some examples that could come in handy this Summer:

coconut oil has hundreds of uses… and can come in handy to soothe sunburn and also to as a moisturizer for dry skin. For more uses check out my post under PRODUCTS TO LOVE: Coconut Oil

baking soda, when mixed into a paste with a mashed up banana (and scrapings of the peel), and about a fourth of a cup of whole grain oats, makes an awesome remedy for super itchy bug bites! Leave it on for 8-10 minutes and rinse off. Major relief and no worries of any harmful chemicals on the skin!

raw honey prevents infections around wounds, and can be used as a sunburn treatment when mixed with a mashed up cucumber and a few teaspoons of aloe…just use enough honey to keep the mixture from running off the skin.

olive oil also has many uses, and is great for its moisturizing properties. It works amazingly as a hot oil treatment for frizzy hair! Just heat the oil to slightly warm in a heat safe container and dip your hair in it, then wrap up in a shower cap and warm towel and let sit for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and shampoo (probably twice to make sure you get all out). And viola! Super soft and silky tresses!

Just some uses that are inexpensive and can help get you through the Summer! I’d love to hear about how you use them…

Ever have a deep conditioning treatment done at a salon? I used to get one every time I visited for a shampoo and haircut. Always left my hair feeling silky smooth, but also left my pocket pretty empty..and considering my hair is super long, it was always an extra charge. So I started looking for recipes for deep conditioning treatments…and found and awesome one that they use at The Broot (which is a hair treatment bar that uses organic products instead of chemicals.) The treatment there is about $35 a pop if I’m not mistaken. Well, you can make your own version at home with a few simple natural products!

Here’s what you need:

1/4 cup mayonaise

1/2 an avacado

2 oz water

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp coconut oil

Just mix these ingredients and apply to your hair…leave on for 20 minutes or so…shampoo and rinse and you’re done! Beautiful, hydrated hair!